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Dewey's Bakery, INC Dba Salem Baking Company·Food·Aug 23, 2018

Dewey's Bakery Soft Baked Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookies NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The firm was notified by a customer that mold was in the product.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAR, AZ, CA, CO +23 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDewey's Bakery, INC Dba Salem Baking Company
Recalling firmDewey's Bakery, INC Dba Salem Baking CompanyWinston Salem, NC, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 63027 21022 6
Lot / date codes
  • Best Enjoyed By Date: 08/23/2018 to 01/19/2019
Distribution area
ARAZCACOCTFLGAIAINMAMDMEMIMNMOMSNCNENJORPARISCTNTXVAWV

Product was shipped to the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL GA, IA, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA & WV

United States

Quantity affected33, 473/6 oz bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 19, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1962-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Dewey's Bakery, INC Dba Salem Baking Company initiated this food recall on August 23, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm was notified by a customer that mold was in the product. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL GA, IA, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA & WV.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm was notified by a customer that mold was in the product.

Dewey's Bakery Soft Baked Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookies NET WT was made or distributed by Dewey's Bakery, INC Dba Salem Baking Company in Winston Salem, NC, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1962-2018, dated September 19, 2018.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Mold contamination

Symptoms to watch for

Eating a moldy product may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or allergic reactions. Do not intentionally inspect, smell or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

People with mold allergies, asthma, a weakened immune system, pregnant people and young children should be especially cautious.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Visible mold can indicate a moisture, packaging or temperature failure.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Dewey's Bakery Soft Baked Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookies NET WT recall?

Dewey's Bakery, INC Dba Salem Baking Company recalled Dewey's Bakery Soft Baked Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookies NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1962-2018. The firm was notified by a customer that mold was in the product.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Dewey's Bakery, INC Dba Salem Baking Company recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1962-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.